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Understanding Diabetes and the Necessary Tests

  • What is Diabetes?

    Diabetes is a condition where your body can't use sugar properly, causing high blood sugar. This can harm different organs over time.

  • How is Diabetes Diagnosed?

    Diabetes is diagnosed with a high fasting blood sugar or HBA1C level, checked on two separate occasions.

  • When to do Diabetes Tests?

    You should test for diabetes if you have a family history, symptoms, or if you're unsure about your sugar levels.

  • How is Diabetes Treated?

    Diabetes is managed with exercise, a healthy diet, and medications.

Do this panel of tests if you have any of the following symptoms :

  • Frequent Urination

    Needing to urinate more often than usual, especially at night.

  • Increased Thirst

    Feeling very thirsty all the time, even after drinking water.

  • Unexplained Weight Loss

    Losing weight without trying or without a clear reason.

  • Fatigue

    Feeling very tired and weak, even after getting enough rest.

  • Blurred Vision

    Having trouble seeing clearly, or having blurry vision suddenly.

List of tests included in the Lowest Cost Diabetes Test

Name How It Helps
Plasma Glucose(Fasting)
Contains 1 tests including : Plasma Glucose(Fasting)
  1. Checks blood sugar levels after fasting
  2. Helps to see if you have diabetes or prediabetes
Glycosylated Hemoglobin(HBA1C)
Contains 1 tests including : Glycosylated Hemoglobin(HBA1C)
  1. Shows average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months
  2. Helps to know how well diabetes is being controlled
Renal Profile Basic
Contains 4 tests including : Serum Urea,Serum Creatinine,Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate,Blood Urea Nitrogen
  1. Checks how well your kidneys are working
  2. Looks for signs of kidney damage
Urine Routine (Chemistry & Microscopy : 12 ml )
Contains 21 tests including : Pus Cells,Red Blood Cell,Squamous Epithelial Cells,Transitional Epithelial Cell Count,Renal Tubular Epithelial Cell Count,Casts
  1. Checks for kidney problems
  2. Detects urine infections
Complete Blood Count with Peripheral Smear
Contains 22 tests including : Hemoglobin,Total RBC Count,Hematocrit,Mean Corpuscular Volume,Mean Corpuscular Hb,Mean Corpuscular Hb Concentration
  1. Checks hemoglobin and red blood cells
  2. Looks for infections and blood disorders

List of Eligibility Criteria for the Diabetes Test

  • Adults with Symptoms

    This test package is suitable for adults who show symptoms like frequent urination, excessive thirst, and unexplained weight loss.

  • Family History of Diabetes

    If you have a family history of diabetes, it is advisable to get these tests done to monitor your health regularly.

  • Overweight or Obese

    Individuals who are overweight or obese should consider taking these tests to check for diabetes and related health issues.

Summary

  • What is the cost of Diabetes Test in Pune?

    The cost of Diabetes Test in Pune is Rs. 999.0, at Pathofast Lab.

  • What type of sample is necessary for Diabetes Test?

    Diabetes Test needs Blood Sample and Urine Sample

  • In how much time will the reports be ready for Diabetes Test?

    All the Tests for Diabetes reports will be ready after 1 days.

  • What are the normal ranges for different tests in the Lowest Cost Diabetes Test?

    Please refer to the table of Normal Ranges below.

  • Is home sample collection available for Diabetes Test?

    Yes, home sample collection is available for Diabetes Test various areas of Pune.

How to prepare for the Diabetes Test?

Before getting these tests, you should be aware of important pre-test guidelines. These include whether or not to fast, which medicines you can take and what foods to avoid.

The following table illustrates important preparation guidelines for the Diabetes Test

Table of preparation guidelines and pre-test information for Tests for Diabetes

Precautions Details
At what time should the test be done? The test can be done between 6 am to 9 am in the morning.
Can I eat before the test? No, you need to be fasting for 8-12 hours before the test. Water is allowed, tea without sugar is allowed.
Which medicines can affect the test results? The test results may be affected by medicines like anti-diabetic medicines,oral hypoglycemics. If you are taking these medications, please inform the lab.
Which foods can affect the test results? The test results may be affected by foods like sugary foods. If you have eaten any of these foods, please inform the lab
Other instructions to be followed before the test? ensure proper hygiene and cleanliness while collecting the urine sample.

List of normal ranges of the tests in Diabetes Test?

The following list shows the normal ranges of the different tests included in Tests for Diabetes.

  • Plasma Glucose(Fasting)

    70.0-100.0
    Please view the detailed list of ranges at Here

  • Glycosylated Hemoglobin(HBA1C)

    4.0-5.6
    Please view the detailed list of ranges at Here

  • Renal Profile Basic

    -
    Please view the detailed list of ranges at Here

  • Urine Routine (Chemistry & Microscopy : 12 ml )

    • White Blood Cells:0-4
    • Red Cells:0-4
    • Leucocyte Esterase:Absent

    Please view the detailed list of ranges at Here

  • Complete Blood Count with Peripheral Smear

    • Men :
      • Hemoglobin:13-16
      • White Cells:4000-11000
      • Platelets:150000-450000
    • Women :
      • Hemoglobin:12-15
      • White Cells:4000-11000
      • Platelets:150000-450000

    Please view the detailed list of ranges at Here

How long do the reports take for Lowest Cost Diabetes Test?

All the Diabetes Test reports will be ready after 1 days..

The table below lists the time taken by individual reports in the Diabetes Test

Table of time taken by different tests in the Diabetes Test

Report Name How Long It Takes
Plasma Glucose(Fasting) 1 days
Glycosylated Hemoglobin(HBA1C) 1 days
Renal Profile Basic 1 days
Urine Routine (Chemistry & Microscopy : 12 ml ) 1 days
Complete Blood Count with Peripheral Smear 1 days

Frequently Asked Questions

The Fasting Blood Sugar Test measures your blood sugar levels after you have not eaten for at least 8 hours. High levels can indicate diabetes.

A good HBA1C level is below 5.6%. This test shows your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months.

High blood sugar can damage your kidneys. The Kidney Profile helps check if your kidneys are functioning properly.

The Urine Routine Test can show high levels of sugar in your urine, which is a sign of diabetes. It can also detect infections that are more common in diabetics.

The CBC test gives an overall picture of your blood health. It can show infections or other conditions that might be more common if you have diabetes, but it does not directly detect diabetes.

Why Choose Pathofast for Diabetes Package

Pathofast Lab in Pune, is the best lab in Pune for accurate and reliable blood tests. Our lab is located conveniently in the center of Pune and we also offer home sample collection for the Diabetes Package in various areas of Pune.

You can be assured of quality service and timely and accurate reports

Home Sample Collection is Available for Diabetes Package at the following locations in Pune :

  • Jangli Maharaj Nagar
  • Ravet
  • Viman Nagar
  • Shastrinagar, Yerawada
  • NIBM Undri Road, Kondhwa
  • Camp
  • Aundh
  • Baner
  • Dattwadi
  • Undri
  • Pimpri-Chinchwad
  • Kalyani Nagar
  • Koregaon Park
  • Sadashiv Peth